Mecum Auction, Inc. has a unique opportunity for an experienced UI/UX Designer with professional, interactive design experience. The ideal applicant must be a creative thinker who can work both independently and collaboratively across Marketing, Sales and Technology teams to ensure user digital experiences are consistent with Mecum's high standards for brand consistency and focus on the customer. This role requires a strong understanding of user-centric UI/UX design principles with a constant focus on best practices. Ideal candidates will demonstrate mobile-first thinking, experience with Responsive Web Design and a proven track record of rapid iteration from concept to final design within the inevitable challenges of business requirements and time to market. This job can be hybrid. Preference will be to someone who can come into the office a couple of days a week for collaboration purposes.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging and high-quality responsive web solutions
• Communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely to the internal team
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales and Software Development teams to understand and translate requirements
• Maintain relevant knowledge of user design trends, standards, and techniques.
• Develop and maintain visual design libraries and UX pattern libraries for a consistent design. Effectively communicate with developers and other project team members through the implementation phase to realize the design vision.
• Demonstrate effective workflows from wireframes to high-fidelity designs that emphasize rapid iteration and fast turnaround of concepts
• Implement content additions and edits within website Content Management System
• Act as a resource and thought partner to colleagues
• Assist with internal marketing and branding initiatives
• Effectively work within deadline-driven projects
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 3-5 years of experience in computer science, visual communication, mobile applications, graphic design or related field
• Responsive and mobile web or application design experience is required
• Strong web design/visual design, layout, and typography skills with excellent attention to detail
• Affinity for current industry developments, design trends, and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of UX processes and methodologies, including responsive web design
• Ability to incorporate design direction and feedback from art director, marketing executives and executive leadership
• Demonstrated proficiency at an expert level with Balsamiq and Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Experience with design and implementation of high-converting consumer-focused E-mail layouts a plus
• Experience working with responsive websites and Native Mobile App design experience preferred.
• HTML and CSS coding experience helpful, but not required
• Online Portfolio of work required with resume

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Ability to meet in Walworth, WI on a regular basis

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walworth, WI 53184